Michelin Americas Truck Tires (MATT) is
introducing a new tire and a new retread size
offering for refuse applications. The XZUS2
delivers up to a 20 percent increase in removal
miles over its XZUS predecessor, according to
Ted Becker, vice president of marketing.
The new XZUS 280 retread size completes the
XZUS Pre-Mold retread line for the most
commonly used sizes in the waste collection
industry.
“Refuse trucks need tires that stand up to the
rigors of the environment. These applications
need extreme sidewall protection, scrub
resistant treads, and maximum retreadability,”
says Becker.
“The XZUS2 tire provides higher removal
mileage, improved retreadability and the
protection to keep the vehicle up and running,
even in the most difficult applications,” he
adds.
With Co-Ex Technology, it provides a 20-percent
increase in wear life, as compared with its
predecessor. Co-Ex Technology combines a
scrub-resistant compound for long tread life
and a cool base tread compound to reduce
temperatures in the crown area and preserve the
casing, says Becker. For application-specific
protection, it features a robust shoulder
design and protector ribs, as well as an
optimized bead design which improves
retreadability. The tire is available in a
315/80R22.5 size.
The latest offering for the XZUS Pre-Mold
Retread, the 280 tread size, extends the
ability to maximize the tire lifecycle in
refuse applications, he continues, adding that
it also comes with Co-Ex Technology, which
preserves casing life and optimizes removal
mileage.
For more information, visit www.michelintruck.com.
